Iranian attack on Israel caused relatively limited damage:
- The attack involved over 300 drones and missiles launched from Iran, with some additional missiles fired from Iraq and Yemen. 4
- The main targets were a military base in the Negev Desert and the Golan Heights area. 4
- At least 12 people were brought to the hospital, with one 7-year-old girl sustaining serious injuries from missile fragments. Several others had minor injuries and anxiety. 4
- The Iron Dome air defense system intercepted many of the incoming drones and missiles, limiting the physical damage. 2
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- One C-130 transport aircraft, a runway, and some empty storage facilities were damaged at the Nevatim air base. Four additional missiles hit the Negev air base but caused no significant damage.
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- Overall, the damage was described as “light” and the Israeli government signaled a return to normalcy, with airspace reopenings and commercial flights resuming. 4
So in summary, while the scale of the Iranian attack was large, the actual physical damage and casualties were relatively limited, thanks to Israel’s effective air defenses. The attack seemed designed more for symbolic impact than m
